Rehabilitate runway

The City of Fresno, operating through its Airports Department, Property Division, received a $310,526.32 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 24, 2029. This award funds the design phase for the rehabilitation of 3,627 feet of existing paved Runway 12/30 at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The project is intended to maintain structural integrity, minimize foreign object debris, and extend the useful life of the runway infrastructure serving the Fresno, California area.

As a planning and design-phase award, this grant provides federal funding support for the preliminary engineering and design work necessary to develop comprehensive rehabilitation specifications and construction plans. Upon completion of this initial phase, the design deliverables will establish the foundation for subsequent construction phases to restore the runway to operational standards while supporting the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence in the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 3,627 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fresno, california.